Hello Vidushi,

Your eligibility and rank depend on the GATE 2024 Life Sciences (XL) cutoff , which varies yearly based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and category .

1. Qualifying Cutoff (Previous Years) :

   • General : Around 30-35 marks
   • OBC/EWS : Around 27-32 marks
   • SC/ST/PwD : Around 20-25 marks
     
     

2. Your Situation :

   • If the official cutoff is below 38.34, you will qualify.
     
     
   • Your rank depends on overall performance, but with 38.34 marks, you might be in the 5,000–10,000 range (estimate).
     
     

3. What Next?

   • If you qualify, you can apply for IIT/NIT M.Tech, PSU recruitment, or higher studies.
     
     
   • If you don’t qualify, consider re-attempting or exploring other career options like research, private jobs, or government exams.

Check the official cutoff and results on the GATE website once announced.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

With a predicted score of 38.34 in GATE Life Sciences, you have a good chance of qualifying, as past cutoffs for the General category have typically ranged between 28 and 32. However, cutoffs vary each year based on exam difficulty and overall performance. Your estimated rank could be within the top 1,000, but this is subject to change depending on how other candidates performed. The final confirmation of your eligibility and exact rank will only be available once the official results and cutoffs are released.